This month's news and updates from Arlington Community Foundation.   ABOUT US | STAFF & BOARD   The 4th annual Nonprofit Wish Catalog is now open! Browse and support the year-end needs of 30+ Arlington nonprofits in one easy place. Thanks to the incredible support from our community, the Wish Catalog raised over $300,000 for Arlington organizations in its first three years! This year's Catalog features many smaller-budget Arlington nonprofits, so we encourage you to use the Catalog to get to know them and financially support them if you are able. Whether it's rainy day gifts for cancer patients, bilingual culinary workforce development, or dental treatments for seniors, supporting these year-end wishes is a chance to show our dedicated local nonprofits - and the people they serve - that we see them, and we are here for them. Shop & Share the Nonprofit Wish Catalog The Honorable William T. Newman, Jr. to keynote the 30th annual Spirit of Community Awards It's not too late to save your seat at the event! Judge Newman is the founder and president emeritus of Arlington Community Foundation. In 1993, Arlington Community Foundation awarded the first Spirit of Community Award to the late Joan Cooper. Named in honor of Judge Newman, the award was established to recognize individuals and organizations who have demonstrated a tireless and unselfish commitment to improving the quality of life in Arlington. On November 17, as hundreds gather for the 30th annual Award, Judge Newman will deliver remarks on Arlington's past, present, and vision for the future. The event is almost sold out, but it's not too late to save your seat and be in the room for this uplifting community event. Register for Spirit of Community Get ahead of the year-end rush: charitable giving tips and techniques Now is a good time to familiarize yourself with several important year-end charitable giving techniques and deadlines. Holidays and tax planning (although very different in the ways they are celebrated!) are both year-end traditions. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with several important year-end charitable giving techniques and deadlines so you can be prepared for conversations with your attorney, accountant, and financial advisor, as well as the team at the community foundation. We stand ready to assist! Read the full article here or at the button below to get more details on: Standard deduction is higher this year providing relief to some but setting a higher bar for those who wish to itemize. “Bunching” is a strategy for maximizing itemized deductions in a given tax year but spreading giving out over several years. Donor advised funds make it so easy! Stocks vs. cash is rarely a contest when it comes to maximizing the tax benefits of giving. QCDs from IRAs are a tax-smart way to give. Deduction legislation could restore the “universal” charitable deduction at a much higher level. Year-end deadlines are rapidly approaching, and we are here to help! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at any time with any questions, comments, or conundrums around your own charitable giving plans. Year-end Giving Tips Trouble seeing this email? View it as a webpage. Arlington Community Foundation | 4601 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 1050, Arlington, VA 22203 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!